Join the Broadway Players as they kick off the Halloween season with a fun and witty comedy, “The Addams Family, A New Musical Comedy.” The production will open Friday at the Broadway Theatre in Mt. Pleasant.

The plot of the musical revolves around Wednesday Addams, who has grown up and found love with Lucas Beineke. When Lucas and his family pay a visit to the Addams’ residence to meet her less-than-normal family, laughter and chaos ensue. The musical is jam-packed with comedy, dancing, and outstanding vocal performances.

The play is directed by Jessica Vinciguerra, who has acted in several productions at the Broadway, most notably the role of “Granny” in “The Beverly Hillbillies”.

Vinciguerra has a degree in music from Central Michigan University and has performed musically from a young age.

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She is teaming up with her husband, Eric, who is the assistant director as well as the music director.

Eric also studied music at Central Michigan University, where he earned his undergraduate degree and Master’s Degree. Eric is the band director at Harrison High School.

“The show is a sequel to where the Addams Family show and movies left off,” Vinciguerra said. “It’s a coming of age story about Wednesday Addams. It really explores the family dynamics once she is all grown up. Also, the characters you know and love have grown older, but they still have the same creepy, kooky, spooky charm.”

Dave Kingsworthy, who plays Gomez Addams, is encouraging people to come see the performance.

“It’s a community production and a great show,” he said.

Kingsworthy’s favorite musical number is “Happy/Sad”.

“It’s very heartfelt and a great expression of proud fatherhood,” he said.